Up and Running with 3D in Photoshop CS5 Extended

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11/8/2011

In this unique workshop, digital artist Uli Staiger walks you through the process of using source images, a downloaded 3D object, and Adobe Photoshop's tools to create a striking composition. After combining source images and creating layer masks, he shows how to add a 3D object, lighting, and details like steam, corrosion, and a stream of water. Finally, learn to stylize the composition by adding a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer with the Soft Light blend mode. Along the way Uli shows how to work with layer groups, textures, 3D cameras, point lights, and more. Select lessons feature picture-in-picture live footage of Uli working with his pen and tablet, enabling you to see and learn from his techniques up close.

Topics include:

Looking at the source images

Beginning the composition

Creating layer masks

Adding a 3D object

Customizing and rendering the 3D object

Adding details

Final adjustments

Skill Level Beginner

1h 19m

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- Hi, my name is Uli Staiger.I'm a photographer, book author, and trainer for many yearsfrom Berlin Germany.For a few years I've been focused on a particular topic.The fascinating possibilities of 3D visualization.After having produced many videos and articlesabout imaging that combines photography and 3D,I would like to show you how to create cool imageusing Photoshop's 3D toolsand working with a Wacom tablet.You'll start with a basic image that showsa submarine in a bathtub.

The angle of view is quite specialso the easiest option to put a water tap in the imageis to use a 3D tap.You'll learn how to place and how to light it.You'll also learn how to shape the objectand give it a metal look.After the image is rendered,a few nice and really cool 2D techniqueswill help to create a stunning look.I hope the process of creating this image will inspire you.All the techniques showncan easily be used for your own projects.